Ankit School of Hindustani Classical Music

Sur · Saadhana · Sanskaar

Indore Gharana Vocal Heritage

Train Your Ear.
Refine Your Voice.
Understand the Raag.

Authentic Hindustani Classical vocal training rooted in the contemplative vision of Ustad Amir Khan Sahib. Guided personally by Ankit Sharma (M.A. Music, Central University of Punjab · UGC-CARE Published Researcher).

7+ Years Indore Gharana Training
15s Live Mic Pitch Analysis
1-to-1 Mentorship & Global Batches
Ankit Sharma
Ankit Sharma Founder & Vocal Educator, ASHCM
Teacher Profile & Philosophy

“The voice follows what the ear learns to recognise.”

Classical vocal music is often perceived as an intimidating secret society. At ASHCM, Ankit Sharma bridges the timeless Gurukul parampara with scientific clarity: breath mechanics, Kharaj vocal centering, and deliberate swara-lagav.

Sur & Swar Sensitivity Ear training to intuitively hear micro-tonal shrutis and eliminate pitch wobble.
Disciplined Riyaz Systems Structured daily protocols designed for real progress without vocal strain.
Structured Riyaz Programmes

Four Distinctive Pathways

From absolute pitch foundation to concert-level Vilambit Khayal and international private mentorship.

Foundation Track · Beginner

Swar Sadhna — Foundation Course

Discover your authentic voice, steady your fundamental Sa, and build pure swar sensitivity.

A deeply meditative and grounding vocal program rooted in the Indore Gharana philosophy. Before attempting complex raags or fast taans, we build the fundamental instrument: breath control, diaphragmatic support, Kharaj (lower octave) resonance, and unbroken Sa stability.

Duration: 3 Months (Extendable)
Classes: 8 Live Classes / Month (2 per week)
Batch Structure: Flexible weekday & weekend evening batches
Key Focus Areas:
  • Voice culture mechanics & diaphragmatic breath grounding
  • Kharaj Riyaz — lower octave meditation for vocal depth & serenity
  • Sa Sthirta — holding unbroken, resonant tonic pitch without flutter
Tuition Fee ₹2,000 / month
Enroll in Foundation
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Intermediate Track · Intermediate

Riyaz Marg — Intermediate Vocal Development

Deepen swar understanding, master primary raags, and cultivate Indore Gharana gayaki.

Step onto the true path of classical music. Here, notes transform into living expressions. You will learn how to unfold primary evening and morning raags, execute delicate meend (glides) and kan-swaras (grace notes), and internalize Vilambit and Drut bandishes with proper taal coordination.

Duration: 6 Months
Classes: 8 Live Classes / Month (2 per week)
Batch Structure: Small intimate batches (max 4 students)
Key Focus Areas:
  • Indore Gharana swar-lagav — the refined aesthetic placement of notes
  • Core Raag study: Raag Yaman, Raag Bhairav, Raag Bilawal, Raag Kafi
  • Meend (seamless melodic glides) and Kan Swara (delicate grace micro-tones)
Tuition Fee ₹3,000 / month
Join Riyaz Marg
Advanced Mastery · Advanced

Raag Vistar — Advanced Mastery

Master the contemplative art of Vilambit Khayal, Merukhand taan architecture, and performance presence.

Direct, rigorous Gurukul mentorship in the deepest tenets of Ustad Amir Khan Sahib’s Indore Gharana tradition. Dive into ati-vilambit laya (ultra-slow tempo), Badhat (gradual step-by-step raag unfolding), intricate Merukhand combinatorial taans, and bol-alaap with immaculate restraint and dignity.

Duration: Ongoing Mentorship
Classes: 8 Private 1-to-1 Sessions / Month
Batch Structure: 1-to-1 individual sessions scheduled personally between student and Ankit Sharma
Key Focus Areas:
  • Ati-Vilambit Khayal development — meditative raag unfolding over 16/12 matras
  • Deep Mandra Saptak exploration (down to Kharaj Ni and Dha)
  • Merukhand methodology — mathematical permutations preserving raag grammar
Tuition Fee ₹4,000 / month
Apply for Advanced Mastery
Your Journey Begins

“Your Musical Journey Begins With One Note.”

Sing into your microphone for 15 seconds to receive an immediate pitch diagnosis, or schedule a complimentary 1-to-1 video demo directly with Ankit Sharma.

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